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politicsMar 28, 2026

The Justice Department agreed to pay roughly $1.2 million to settle Michael Flynn's lawsuit. Flynn is President Trump's former national security adviser who pleaded guilty to lying to the FBI and was later pardoned. He sued the Justice Department over its handling of his prosecution, and the settlement ends that litigation. The payout draws scrutiny because it benefits a prominent Trump ally and raises questions about DOJ independence and the use of taxpayer funds.

Key Highlights

Justice Department paid roughly $1.2 million to settle Michael Flynn's lawsuit.
Flynn pleaded guilty to lying to the FBI, then was pardoned by Trump.
Settlement ends litigation over the government's handling of Flynn's prosecution.

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